Protests over Russian presidential election results – in pictures

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to challenge Vladimir Putin's victory in the country's elections while others have gathered to celebrate the prime minister's return to the presidency. Meanwhile an international team of observers have said the election was clearly skewed in Putin's favour

Russian police detain a participant during an opposition rally in St. Petersburg. International monitors said Russia's presidential election was clearly skewed to favour Vladimir Putin, a verdict that could spur protesters planning to take to the streets to challenge his right to rule